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Schoolyard Heroes’ new album “Abominations” hits record stores Tuesday (just thought I’d let you know in case you haven’t been reading Ear Candy for the last few months ) and the band is taking a brief pause from its tour supporting Sum 41 to mark the occasion Monday and Tuesday nights.

Monday night Schoolyard will be performing a free acoustic set at Sonic Boom records in Ballard. This is a rare chance to see the Schoolard gang unplugged, and if you can’t make it I recommend checking out “The Last Man On Earth” from “Abominations” to hear what you missed.

Tuesday night the band will be performing a headlining set in all its metalriffic skull-bashing, blood-curdling glory at El Corazon. Here’s a note from the band:

We are absolutely thrilled to bring you “Abominations” this coming Tuesday, September 18th! In celebration we will be doing an acoustic in-store performance at Sonic Boom Records in Ballard at 11pm on Monday the 17th. The Record will be available right after the set! Then be prepared for total annihilation as we destroy the stage once more at El Corazon with our friends The Birthday Massacre Tuesday night!! We have been DYING for you all to hear the new record! Come dance with us!!
xoxo
SYH